Web REST Services Help title

This document provides general steps to add an ArcGIS server-based Web service, including Map services and Geocoding services, into ArcGIS Pro. There are two ways to do this: adding an individual service/layer via URL, or adding it after creating an ArcGIS Server connection.


Option 1: Add REST service via URL (Recommended)

Step 1: On the Map tab, in the Layer group, click the arrow next to Add Data, then click From Path From Path Icon in the dropdown.

Screenshot showing the Add Data From Path option in ArcGIS Pro

Step 2: Type the path or URL to the dataset. This can be a URL to a map or imagery service (e.g. https://services.wvgis.wvu.edu/arcgis/rest/services/Imagery_BaseMaps_EarthCover/wv_imagery_WVGISTC_leaf_off_mosaic/MapServer) or a single layer in a service (e.g. https://services.wvgis.wvu.edu/arcgis/rest/services/Boundaries/wv_political_boundary/MapServer/0). The dropdown for Service type should automatically update to "An ArcGIS Server Web Service". If not, select this option manually.

Screenshot showing the Add Data dialog box where you paste the URL

Step 3: Click Add to create a layer in the map or scene referencing the data. You should see the layer added to the Table of Contents on the left side of your screen.



Option 2: Add REST service by creating an ArcGIS Server connection

Step 1: On the Insert tab, click the arrow below Connections Connections Icon, then click ServerNew ArcGIS Server New ArcGIS Server Icon.

Screenshot showing the Insert tab and Connections dropdown in ArcGIS Pro

Step 2: In the Server URL box, type the URL of the ArcGIS Server site (e.g. https://services.wvgis.wvu.edu/arcgis/). Leave the Authentication fields empty.

Screenshot showing the Add ArcGIS Server Connection dialog box

Step 3: Click OK to create the connection to the specified ArcGIS Server. The connection will show up under Servers in the Catalog pane on the right side of your screen.

Screenshot showing the new server connection in the Catalog pane

Step 4: Double click the connection to expand it, pick a service from any of the folders of interest, right-click on the service (or a layer under a service) and click "Add to current map". You should see the layer added to the Table of Contents on the left side of your screen.

Screenshot showing how to right click and add the layer to the current map